The family holiday events we could confirm for 2026, in date order. We checked each one with its organizer on Oct 30, 2026. Where a time or date isn’t announced yet, we say so and will update this page. Every dated event is also on our family calendar.
November
Fri, Nov 27 · Santa Rosa Winter Lights Tree Lighting · Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa · Free The day after Thanksgiving. The 2026 time isn’t posted yet; in 2025 it ran 4–7 pm. Santa Rosa Metro Chamber
Sat, Nov 28 · Santa’s Riverboat Arrival · Petaluma Turning Basin · 11:30 am–1:30 pm Carols from 11:30 and Santa photos from noon at the River Plaza Shopping Center. Visit Petaluma
Nov 28 – Jan 3 · Holiday Hen Hunt · Downtown Petaluma Find the “Holiday Hens” in downtown businesses. Pick up a map at participating stores or the Petaluma Visitor Center. A completed map enters you to win a $200 Shop Petaluma gift card. Visit Petaluma
December
All December · City of Lights Driving Tour · Petaluma · Free maps A self-guided drive past decorated homes and businesses. Maps are free from Dec 1 at the Visitor Center and online. Visit Petaluma
Thu, Dec 3 · Windsor Holiday Celebration · Windsor Town Green · 5–8 pm The Town’s 24th annual celebration. The Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove of small trees decorated by local families and groups opens the same night and stays up through Jan 1. Town of Windsor
Thu, Dec 3 · Sebastopol Holiday Tree Lighting · Sebastopol The Chamber lists the date; the time and place aren’t posted yet. Sebastopol Chamber
Fri, Dec 4 · Merry Healdsburg Tree Lighting · Healdsburg Plaza · 5–9 pm A countdown and tree lighting, live music, a kids’ craft station and a holiday night market. Photos with Santa and carriage rides are free. City of Healdsburg
Fri–Sun, Dec 4–6 · Merry & Bright skating shows · Snoopy’s Home Ice, Santa Rosa · Free, no tickets Short outdoor shows: Fri at 5 and 6 pm; Sat at 2, 3, 5 and 6 pm; Sun at 1, 2 and 3 pm. Snoopy’s Home Ice
Sat, Dec 5 · Light Up the Square · Theatre Square, Petaluma · 6–8 pm Petaluma’s tree is lit at 7 pm, with Santa. Earlier that day (11 am–5 pm), Santa and Mrs. Claus visit the Holiday Downtown Shopping Stroll on Kentucky Street. Visit Petaluma
Fri–Sat, Dec 11–12 · A Very Merry Ice Show · Snoopy’s Home Ice · Ticketed A professional show featuring Olympian Polina Edmunds: Fri at 8 pm, Sat at 6 and 8 pm. The 6 pm Saturday show is the easiest with kids. Tickets
Sat, Dec 12 · Petaluma Lighted Boat Parade · Petaluma River · From 5:30 pm Boats leave the Petaluma Marina at 5:30 pm and reach the Turning Basin around 6 pm. The date depends on the tides, so check before you go. Visit Petaluma
Thu, Dec 17 · Skating School Holiday Show · Snoopy’s Home Ice · 5:30–6 pm · Free Snoopy’s Home Ice
Mon, Dec 28 · ‘Tis the Season, Starring Snoopy · Snoopy’s Home Ice · 4:30 and 6 pm · Ticketed The Santa Rosa Figure Skating Club’s holiday show. Tickets
Not announced yet
Gardens Aglow at Sonoma Botanical Garden, Glen Ellen, hasn’t posted 2026 dates. In 2025 it ran Fridays to Sundays, Dec 5–21, with timed tickets: $30 adults, $12 ages 5–17, free for 4 and under. Sonoma Botanical Garden
Know a family holiday event we missed? Send it to us. Events that cost $30 or less per person are listed free.